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Newborn doesn't focus on people's faces

I know that they are supposed to have reduced vision of 8 inches or so but she's not focusing on faces or objects even close to her face. Her pupils respond to light but she only turns to sound and very bright light or colors. She has no response to facial expression or toys that aren't touching her at all and doesn't seem to realize that her bottle is near her face till you touch to her lips.

If you mean newborn as in 0-6 weeks old, it seems rather normal, focusing or reacting to things is not on high on the agenda so much for that age group, they respond more to movement.......however I am sure your Dr will let you know if its something you should be concerned about.

@butterflyblue19 She turns but doesn't react in any other ways. No opening her mouth for the bottle or pacifier and startles when she touches things. I expected this a bit but everything surprises her all the time even her own pacifier.